singing beloved community in cincinnati

In September 2019, Music that Makes Community returned to Cincinnati to offer a three-day song leader training workshop centered in African and African-American musical traditions and leadership practices. The workshop also included story sharing inspired by Becoming Beloved Community, a national effort of the Episcopal Church to respond to racial injustice and grow a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers.

The combination of paperless music and story sharing was heart-opening, and many spoke of the workshop as life changing. While pictures only give a hint of what we shared together, we're excited to share some highlights with you! 

Thanks overflow to St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church, Christ Church Glendale, and the Diocese of Southern Ohio for their hospitality and support. And a powerful team of presenters and amazing hosts helped make brave space where story and song could be shared.